Traveler Guitar Escape MkII Travel Steel String Acoustic Electric Guitar
The Traveler Escape MK-II is the most sophisticated full-scale acoustic travel guitar you've ever played! The Escape MK-II is a combination of traditional guitar features and innovative design. It includes an L.R. Baggs Custom Element-Hybrid pickup system with an onboard headphone preamp so you can plug directly into the guitar and play anywhere - or plug into your favorite amp. With 22 frets, a full 25-1/2 inch scale, a 12"" radius fingerboard and an ergonomic body profile co-designed by master builder John Carruthers, you'll forget you're playing a travel guitar!
Neck - Maple
Body - Alder
Fingerboard - Ebonized Rosewood
Frets - 22-medium
Scale Length - 25 1/2 in.
Fingerboard Inlays - Pearloid
Neck Width at Nut - 1 3/4 in.
Body Width - 10 3/4 in.
Length - 30 in.
Weight - 4.5 lbs.
Pick-ups - L.R. Baggs under saddle Element-Hybrid transducer
Hardware - Chrome 14:1 Gear ratio (closed gear)
Electronics - Custom L.R. Baggs Element-Hybrid system w/ onboard EQ and Headphone amp
Q: Are special strings needed for the Escape guitar?
A: No. Any guitar string you chose will work. The MK-II Steel String comes equipped with D'Addario EJ15 Phosphor Bronze Round Wound Extra Light Acoustic Strings, the MK-II Nylon String comes equipped with D'Addario Pro-Arte EJ45 Normal Tension Nylon Classical Guitar Strings, and the MK-II Bass comes equipped with D'Addario EXL170 Nickelplated Steel Round Wound Regular Light Electric Bass Strings.
Q: Can I place a strap on my guitar?
A: Yes, the Escape MK-II is equipped with two standard strap pins.
Q: Does the guitar have a truss-rod?
A: Yes, the Escape MK-II has a fully adjustable truss rod with easy access through the endcap.
Q: Like the Traveler Pro Series, does the Escape MK-II have ""Stethophones"" or any personal listening device?
A: The Escape MK-II is equipped with a Custom Element-Hybrid preamp/headphone amp from L.R. Baggs for private listening.
Q: Are Batteries needed to operate the headphones?
A: Yes, the preamp/headphone amp is powered by a 9-volt battery.
Q: Can the Escape plug into any of my amps?
A: Yes, the Escape has a standard 1/4 inch output that is used when wanting to amplify your guitar.
Q: Is the body and neck a solid piece of wood?
A: No, the Traveler Escape’ body is alder with a maple bolt on neck.
Q: What kinds of pick-ups are installed in the Escape MK-II?
A: The Escape MK-II comes with an L.R. Baggs custom Element-Hybrid pickup system and headphone amplifier.
Q: Are there any moving parts on the Escape MK-II?
A: No, the Escape MK-II has no movable parts. When you take it out of its gig bag, you are ready to play.
Q: Is the scale of the Escape MK-II like my acoustic?
A: Yes, the Escape MK-II Steel and Nylon models are a traditional full 25 1/2 inch scale, while the MK-II Bass is a 32 inch scale.
Q: What accessories come with the Traveler Escape MK-II?
A: The Escape MK-II comes with a deluxe gig-bag, truss rod wrench, owner’s manual, and warranty card.
Q: What kind of warranty does The Traveler Escape MK-II have?
A: The Traveler Escape MK-II comes with a three year limited warranty.
